Common Dandelion Taraxacum officinale

Other common names: Blowball Other scientific names: Leontodon taraxacum, Taraxacum dens-leonis, Taraxacum taraxacum, Taraxacum vulgare French names: Pissenlit officinal Family: Composite Family (Asteraceae) Group: Dandelions Similar species:   •   Marsh Dandelion (Taraxacum palustre) - Sepals are not recurved downward.   •   Red-seeded Dandelion (Taraxacum erythrospermum) Flowers: Spring, Summer, Autumn;  Yellow;  7 or more parts (petals) Habitat: Fields and Open Areas Edible: The roots are edible, when dried and used as a coffee substitute. The young leaves are good salad and cooked greens. Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 362    Native/Non-native: Non-native Origin and Meaning of Names:  Scientific Name: officinale: of the shops For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs: 58 photographs available. Range Map is at the bottom of the page

Plants ● Dandelions